Notices
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 2011-current Ford Powerstroke 6.7 L turbo diesel engine

Speaker Upgrade

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 29, 2012 | 02:22 PM
  #31  
gsxr1300's Avatar
gsxr1300
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
You can leave the factory tweeters connected
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 02:24 PM
  #32  
Tuxedo Scorpion's Avatar
Tuxedo Scorpion
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 7
From: Land of the Free
whats a good speaker? i heard 2ohms is preffered...?
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 02:38 PM
  #33  
gsxr1300's Avatar
gsxr1300
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
I'm not sure the factory radio can handle 2 ohms
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 03:15 PM
  #34  
Tuxedo Scorpion's Avatar
Tuxedo Scorpion
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 7
From: Land of the Free
ive heard it can.... need some confirmation on that one way or the other tho...
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 03:18 PM
  #35  
JohnD333's Avatar
JohnD333
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 832
Likes: 110
Crutchfield is saying if you have factory NAV and subwoofer this works (there is the option to delete this vehicle and change your year/model/factory radio to see what fits):
Car Selector
Infinity Reference X REF-8602cfx
Great for any power supply
You can power these speakers with up to 60 watts of RMS power — they'll work great with an external amplifier, but they're also sensitive enough to be a good match for a factory or aftermarket stereo. Plus, Infinity comes up with a safe way to get a little more power out of your system — these 3-ohm speakers combine with the speaker wire in your car so your car stereo sees actual 4-ohm impedance. ((True Four Ohm Impedance technology: speaker's 3-ohm impedance combines with speaker wire impedance for a 4-ohm load))Grilles are not included — factory grilles are appropriate for most installations.
Special $130 for first set $65 for the second
Double the speakers, not the price
Buy one pair of Infinity Reference X speakers or a component speaker set, and get a second, of equal or lesser value, for half price.
"Just add the qualifying Infinity gear to your cart. We'll automatically apply the 50% instant savings to the qualifying item on your order. <!--If you add a second qualifying speaker option, we'll automatically increase your discount.-->
Offer ends 6/23/2012. We retain the right to cancel and/or modify this offer at any time without prior notice. Return of qualifying item will void the offer and will require an adjustment of the refund amount to reflect the discount given."

However they seem to be saying that they will not fit in the back, indicating that those are 5.25 speakers. Folks seemed to do fine with the 6x8 predecessor to this 6x8 Infininty, but also sounded like they had speakers in rear doors, not in the side panel next to the rear seat.
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 03:21 PM
  #36  
Tuxedo Scorpion's Avatar
Tuxedo Scorpion
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 7
From: Land of the Free
so they give us a discount on speakers we cant use. brilliant.
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 03:22 PM
  #37  
ruschejj's Avatar
ruschejj
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
Club FTE Gold Member
I'm a Polk guy. Their tweeters are amazing, I will get you some pics. Takes a little work with a pocket knife to install them, just make the factory tweeter hole 1" in diameter rather than the 7/8" that the factory tweets are.

The lower mid sound is not great which is why I'm also a kicker fan. I've got two 10" subs behind my seats!
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 03:25 PM
  #38  
gsxr1300's Avatar
gsxr1300
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
I used these
Focal Access 570CA1 5"x7" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:07 PM
  #39  
JohnD333's Avatar
JohnD333
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 832
Likes: 110
GSRX,
Your speakers are no longer available haning been replaced by Focal Integration IC 570 at $249 per set.

Originally Posted by gsxr1300
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:10 PM
  #40  
JohnD333's Avatar
JohnD333
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 832
Likes: 110
Tux Scorpion:

I just pulled my side panel behind the rear seat. It is the same 6x8 speaker that is in the front doors. Unless the Infinity is way deeper, it should fit.

Originally Posted by Tuxedo Scorpion
so they give us a discount on speakers we cant use. brilliant.
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:19 PM
  #41  
ruschejj's Avatar
ruschejj
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
Club FTE Gold Member
Yes, speaker size for all four locations is the same. 5x7 is the normal size, two way speakers fit.

I replaced all 4 of those and all four tweeters for about $250 using Polk db series. Lots of quality for the money.
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:31 PM
  #42  
gsxr1300's Avatar
gsxr1300
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by JohnD333
GSRX,
Your speakers are no longer available haning been replaced by Focal Integration IC 570 at $249 per set.

actually they are replaced by these
Focal Access 570CA1 SG 5"x7" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com
I really dont know the difference except they cost less
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:31 PM
  #43  
gsxr1300's Avatar
gsxr1300
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
check out reviews on Focal
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:42 PM
  #44  
Baja16's Avatar
Baja16
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
subscribing... I've been wanting to upgrade my speakers too.
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2012 | 04:44 PM
  #45  
Tuxedo Scorpion's Avatar
Tuxedo Scorpion
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 7
From: Land of the Free
Originally Posted by ruschejj
Yes, speaker size for all four locations is the same. 5x7 is the normal size, two way speakers fit.

I replaced all 4 of those and all four tweeters for about $250 using Polk db series. Lots of quality for the money.
Thats a lot of money for some sound
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:37 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE